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Did you know that there are super-smart people making extensions for your web browser? And that these extensions can do all kinds of different tasks FOR you?

Tune in for some of our tried-and-true browser extension recommendations to help you

• Save time
• Save money
• Save your sanity

Our blog post for this episode includes the entire list of things we discussed. Get the list here.

As always, thank you for listening. And if there's something we missed, please let us know! Find us in *all the places* online.

Love, 
CK & GK

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Hiiiiiiieeeeeee Halloween is in less than a weeeeek... and you need a last-minute costume. Look (listen?) no further than this cram sesh episode. 

Jenny's got ideas for teens and adults, and Caitlin's got your little ones covered. Some of our favorites?

• Ghosts (it's a classic!)
• Serena Williams
• Wayne & Garth

This week's blog post is FULL of other ideas and links to even more.

Happy Halloween!
CK & GK

Keywords: Halloween, costume, Thriller, My Favorite Murder, Murdaugh Murders Podcast, parents, adults, kids, teens, young kids, Byron Perkins, LGBTQIA+, baseball, postseason, MLB

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ICYMI, the "basic millennial wardrobe" is out (ugh). If you're looking for some ways to refresh your closet without throwing out everything in it, we can help. 

Listen in for

• Ways to keep rocking your skinny jeans and still be on trend
• What to look for if you're looking to add to your closet, plus item swaps that will update your current look
• Caitlin's personal feelings (re: disdain) for tube socks (she's never going back, folks)

Find links to TikTok creators mentioned in this episode and helpful articles to get you started with wardrobe updates in this week's blog post.

Keywords: millennial, wardrobe, fall fashion, closet, fall refresh, fall update, clothes, soccer, NWSL, chess, motherhood, moms

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Baseball playoff season is here! Caitlin leveled up this week and got to hang out with Mike Capps, Voice of the Texas Rangers AAA-Affiliate Round Rock Express, and former Major Leaguer Matt Kata in the radio booth during a game! You'll hear part of her interview and learn more about baseball things from Cappy and Matt. 

Tune in for the all-important deets like

• The best baseball movies 
• The importance of the injury to Tua Tagovailoa 
• Why Jenny loves meatloaf and how she didn't know that she went off carbs... 

Hear part of Caitlin's live radio broadcast (edited, of course -- this IS a podcast and we need editing 😆) with Cappy and Matt Kata and more CK and GK fun this week!

See links to websites with the stories we discussed and products in this week's blog post.

Keywords: MLB, baseball, major league, minor league, Mike Capps, Matt Kata, radio broadcast, Aaron Judge, football, concussion, Tua Tagovailoa, keto, carbs

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When you're traveling with kids, it's a TRIP, not a vacation. All travel is unpredictable, but there are things you can do to mitigate any... um... unfortunate events on your trip. Jenny talks plane travel and Caitlin talks road trips in this episode of how to travel with your kids.

Listen in to hear why
- Every parent needs a lollipop on an airplane
- You should take a tacklebox on your next road trip
- All adults traveling with kids should take a bite of humble pie before they hit the road with the fam -- no matter how they're getting to their destination

We've got practical tips to help you survive your *vacay* in addition to water cooler baseball updates, how to tell if your kid spends a lot of free time at beer gardens, and 30-year-old advice from a pediatrician.

Get the updates, tips, and links to products mentioned in this week's blog post.

Promo: A Nefarious Nightmare

Keywords: parents, parenting, kids, babies, travel, trip, vacation, airplane, road trip

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Calling all parents -- choosing care for your child is TOUGH, so we're here to help. 

In this episode, Jenny gets FAQs answered about daycares v. preschools. The takeaways?  

• Determine your goals for care. Socialization? Personalized attention?
• Daycare and preschool are different -- we've got the benefits of each.
• Just say no to trampolines. 

Get all the info you need plus some sports updates, laughs about the connection between ADHD and pumpkin puzzles, and of course, flag football and something called "mermaid light."

Don't forget to check out this episode's blog post to see all the things!

Keywords: parents, parenting, kids, toddlers, babies, daycare, preschool, ADHD

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In this episode, Caitlin and Jenny spend some time catching up after Jenny's 20-year reunion, give a quick update about swim caps and Roger Federer, and, Caitlin and Jenny answer their first question from a listener!

For this month's Cram Sesh! we're giving advice to B -- his child worked really hard on an assignment and the grade earned seems... less than fair. Listen in to get some help addressing grading issues with your child's teacher.

Want that email draft discussed in the episode? Find it in this episode's blog post!

Keywords: teaching, teachers, students, grades, grading, parents, parenting, how to, advice

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Hopping on the "Things I would never do as a ___" trend -- we've got 10 things we would never do to our kids' teachers as current and former educators.

See all source info and links in this episode's blog post!

Promo: The Madames Podcast

Keywords: parents, teachers, students, education, parent-teacher relationships, education triad

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Caitlin and Jenny are back for a new season of CK & GK! This mini-episode is all about catching up with each other -- all play, no work! Learn why Caitlin's son prefers vanilla to chocolate and get the low-down on this year's college football championships. 

For all source content, head over to the blog post for this episode here: https://bit.ly/CKGK36blog

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It's our season finale! We're coming at you with lots of updates from the sports world, including a tear-jerker from the Little League World Series and hilarity from Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. For this week's how-tos, we have tried-and-true some simple life hacks that are just 💡 to make your life easier and save you from yourself.

Tons of thanks to some amazing TikTokers -- all are linked in this week's blog post!

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